Tennessee football coach Butch Jones greets Larry Miller of First Tennessee Bank at the Daily News Journal All Sports Award banquet on Thursday.

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When Tennessee football coach Butch Jones arrived at Middle Tennessee Christian Schoolon Thursday night, he shook every hand he could find. Then he requested a cup of coffee.

The road has been grueling and well-traveled for the high-energy Vols coach, but Jones said he would not miss an invitation to Murfreesboro and the 20th Annual DNJ All Sports Banquet presented by First Tennessee Bank.

"I have not rested yet, and this is just typical of how it's been since Dec. 7," said Jones, alluding to his hire date as UT's coach. "This is just part of it. I really, really enjoy days like this. I love events ...